(Improving Standards for Preliminary Injunctions)
Read MoreHB153 Abortion Revisions filed by Rep. Ray Ward (Bountiful) creates a new class of disabled children that would no longer be protected from elective abortion. Ward's bill, while maintaining protections for babies with down syndrome and uncomplicated spina bifida, allows all other babies with conditions that may require long term life sustaining measures to be aborted. Disabled people are just as human and just as valuable as the able-bodied, even if they require the use of a ventilator or an IV. Creating a new class of disabled babies that we allow to be aborted is immoral and wrong.
Read MoreAs we draw nearer to the legislative session, we will begin to see more and more attacks from the pro-abortion lobby, politicians and media aiming to tear apart Utah's abortion trigger law.
Read MoreBiden's administration has vowed to codify Roe v. Wade. Register to vote and get out to the polls! Let’s protect women and the unborn by only voting for Pro-Life politicians.
Read MoreAbortion has been legal for forty-nine years and is considered necessary in our current society. Let us be the generation that is remembered for protecting the rights of the smallest, most vulnerable citizens of our country—the unborn children— and giving them the voice they so desperately need.
Read MorePro-Life Utah received international attention from RTL Nieuws, a very popular news station aired in the Netherlands with approximately 1.5 million viewers. They highlighted a Pro-Life Utah baby shower and the work we are doing to help women and babies.
Read MoreWhen a BYU student prank-calls his mom to tell her he got a stripper pregnant, she told him to, “Tell her to go get an abortion.” What’s happening at BYU and in the Church?
Read MoreWhen was the last time it really hit you? How often does the thought of abortion make you feel physically ill, or bring tears to your eyes? If you’re like me, it’s not nearly often enough. This September 10th, as we observe the National Day of Remembrance of Aborted Children, allow yourself to truly mourn the millions of lives lost. As you do, you just might find healing and a renewed conviction you didn’t know you needed.
Read MoreUtah Planned Parenthood executives Karrie Galloway and Katrina Barker admit that their organization provides contraception to minors without parental consent. This dangerous policy violates parental authority, disregards significant risks and side effects of birth control, and can potentially enable abuse. PPAU will also help with “judicial bypass,” a legal loophole that allows minors to get an abortion without parental notification.
Read MoreIn a recent interview, a star from the Netflix hit Stranger Things credited her fame to the abortion of her older sibling years before the star was born. While celebrating the death of her sibling is sad on its own, her faulty reasoning leaves many hypotheticals unanswered.
Read MoreWhen there is a human life developing we should protect it, so questions about life are absolutely vital to anyone in a position to judge laws about freedom and life in this country.
Read MoreA Utah father tells us how Planned Parenthood violated his parental authority by placing an IUD in his 16-year-old daughter without parental consent. We discuss how Title X federal funding allows them to circumvent Utah state law, why hormonal birth control for minors without parental consent is dangerous, and more.
Read MoreIf you're like me, there have been plenty of chances in the past month to feel down and discouraged. But think about that word. Dis-couraged. Am I going to let anyone take away my courage in fighting for the lives of preborn children?
Read More"A New Era Is Born:" 1000 Utahns gathered at the Utah Capitol Building to celebrate the end of Roe and beginning of the Utah Trigger Abortion Law.
Read MoreWe’ve finally said goodbye and good riddance to Roe v Wade, but what happens now? Is this the end of the pro-life movement? Definitely not. Find out why we need you now more than ever.
Read MoreThe Pregnancy Choice Utah Mobile Ultrasound Clinic (owned by Pro-Life Utah) has a powerful resource that’s helping expecting mothers see the humanity of their developing babies. Our fetal models are changing hearts and saving lives.
Read MoreWith the possible overturning of Roe v Wade getting ever closer, frantic pro-abortion activists are turning up the volume. You’ve probably heard quite a few of their talking points. Let’s look at some common arguments and ways you can respond.
Read MoreFacing an unplanned pregnancy? Know someone who is? This is how Pro-Life Utah can help.
Read More*6/24/2022 UPDATE: In a 6 - 3 decision, Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court this morning.* Join us SATURDAY, JULY 2 AT 2 PM at the Utah State Capitol to celebrate the end of Roe v. Wade and a new era of life for Utah. So prepare to drop everything and COME! Bring your pro-life flags and signs to celebrate the end of abortion in the state of Utah. To be alerted about this upcoming celebratory rally, text "LIFE" to (385)200-9929.
Read MoreThanks to Utah’s trigger law, the overruling of Roe will save countless precious lives in Utah. But how does the trigger law work? And what does this mean for Utahns?
Read MoreIn May of 2021, the Pregnancy Choice Utah Mobile Ultrasound Clinic made its debut journey in front of the Salt Lake Planned Parenthood abortion facility. Purchased and operated using generous donations from the pro-life community, the Mobile Clinic offers FREE pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and options counseling to women considering abortion. We are thrilled to report that in one year’s time, 38 babies have been saved from abortion! Read our latest article to hear some of the experiences of several team members working on the front lines to save lines, then consider how you are being called to help us continue this work.
Read MoreThere has been a lot of emotion, confusion, and misinformation regarding the recent Supreme Court leaked draft opinion for the Dobbs v. Jackson case. But what does the Dobbs opinion really mean for abortion in the US? (Hint: it does not mean that all abortion is banned.)
Read More"It's fair to have rage [about the potential overturning of Roe v Wade]," she said. What about my rage, as a victim of Planned Parenthood?
Read MoreIs Roe v. Wade about to end? What does that mean for Utah? A message from Pro-Life Utah's president.
Read MoreThe facts about #justiceforthefive—a story you probably are uninformed or misinformed about.
Read MoreAre you getting that nagging feeling that you need to do something to help in the pro-life area? These are our top needs right now!
Read MoreHB382 is awaiting a committee assignment.
Read MoreI haven’t always considered myself “pro-life” the way that I am now. I never thought much about my stance on the topic because abortion never resonated as being relevant to me personally. Abortion affected other people, it was something far away from my life. Because of this, I never questioned the legality of it. That changed while I was pregnant with my first child in 2013.
Read MoreIt’s time that pro-lifers have a fair chance to defend our cause. Too many lies and ignorant assumptions have been made over the last several decades, and it is essential to spread the truth about pro-life advocates and our movement.
Read MoreI've always known that abortion was wrong, but it wasn’t until I attended my first March For Life in Dallas, Texas, in 2018 that I became passionately outspoken about being pro-life. This is why I speak out.
Read MoreBeginning December 1, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson. So, what is Dobbs v. Jackson? Here, we provide some background on the case.
Read MoreI thought that everyone hated abortion. I thought that I would never choose to abort a baby, but others should be free to make that choice. I thought I was morally agnostic. On all counts, I was wrong. This is why I am pro-life.
Read MoreSidewalk advocacy is considered one of the most effective forms of outreach to women with unexpected pregnancies. Though difficult, it is a very rewarding work. Read about Katherine's experience in advocacy here.
Read MoreIt’s easy to feel alone when facing an unplanned pregnancy. The worry and uncertainty can be suffocating. Who will help you? Who will understand? Who can you trust? But we don’t want you to endure this alone, and you don’t have to.
Read MoreWhere did U.S. abortion law begin? How has it evolved? How has the Supreme Court justified its rulings? We must answer these questions in order to understand the impact of the Supreme Court’s decisions and develop a strategy for ending abortion.
Read MoreThree years ago, I had no idea what abortion was. One day, everything changed. I knew I had to stand up and speak out. This is my story.
Read MoreOn September 25, 2021, Satanists from across the country will gather at the Utah State Capitol to fight for unrestricted access to abortion, claiming abortion as a “protected religious right.” Here is our response and how you can help preserve Utah's culture of life.
Read More“Ending a pregnancy intentionally is not the answer to a difficult diagnosis, medical issue, or abnormal baby. The process is inhumane, and the question of morality desperately needs to be brought back into the conversation.”
Read MoreWe’ve seen a lot of wild claims made about SB8—by pro-life advocates and pro-abortion advocates alike. This game of true or false should clear up some things.
Read MoreLike any traumatic experience, abortion leaves its mark on those it touches. But that mark doesn’t need to last. We can help you find hope and healing after abortion.
Read MoreThe Pregnancy Resource Center of Salt Lake City has opened a new Center in American Fork! They provide essential, life-affirming resources to women in need. Read about the resources they provide and their importance here!
Read MoreLDS influencer Dr. Julie Hanks claimed on Instagram that she is both pro-choice and anti-abortion. Here are 6 ways that she is wrong (as well as a few suggestions for her).
Read MoreThe pro-life fight against abortion is the modern-day equivalent of David vs Goliath. So what can pro-lifers do to triumph as David did? Here’s what I learned from David Bereit in Washington, D.C.
Read More"The abortion debate spans a variety of topics—women’s rights, bodily autonomy, viability, legislation, and many others. But of all the various topics that are debated, the specific details of abortion itself are almost never discussed. This is not by accident. The abortion industry ... know[s] that if more people became aware of what is actually happening behind their closed doors, support for abortion could be dramatically affected."
Read MoreThere are those in Utah that are pushing for comprehensive sex education to be taught in middle schools and high schools all over the state. Advocates claim that abstinence-based sex education is outdated and should be replaced with a “research-based” program that will help teens better understand their sexuality and sexual health. But just what are these comprehensive sex-ed classes teaching teens in Utah? I decided to attend such a class and find out. Here is are some of the main things I learned:
Read MoreOne Facebook follower asked us why Pro-Life Utah opposed teaching children about consent to sex. This is why.
Read MoreWhen Emily started experiencing symptoms of pregnancy, she felt scared, alone and unprepared. However, with the help of Pro-Life Utah and other people's support, Emily chose life for and now finds joy through her daughter.
Read MoreAbortion is often referred to as 'a woman's right to choose.' Today, we explain why it is not a valid right.
Read MoreRecent court rulings on state legislation have left the future of children with Down syndrome undecided. These children need protection now more than ever.
Read MorePlanned Parenthood of Utah CEO Karrie Galloway falsely claimed that the abortion reversal pill is “dangerous." Here are our thoughts.
Read MorePlanned Parenthood is often praised as a force for good when it comes to healthcare for women. The truth is they are a force for money and political gain, at the expense of women. Women deserve better than Planned Parenthood.
Read More"Women deserve transparency in the difficult circumstances of an unwanted or unplanned pregnancy, and that transparency includes seeing their baby."
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: "Abortion is necessary to prevent future hardships in life."
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: "Abortion is necessary to stop overpopulation."
Read MoreOn April 21, 2021, emergency dispatchers were called to transport a woman via stretcher from the Planned Parenthood Metro Salt Lake City abortion facility. Pro-Life Utah obtained the audio footage of the 911 call.
Read MoreThe day is here! Starting today, May 12, 2021, our Pregnancy Choice Utah Mobile Ultrasound Clinic is open for business!
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: "Restrictions on abortion unfairly target minority communities."
Read MoreWe’re making history! Pro-Life Utah/ Pregnancy Choice Utah is launching the first mobile clinic of its kind in Utah this week. This is such an exciting day for the protection of unborn babies and support of vulnerable pregnant women in our state.
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: "It's better abortion is legal and safe than illegal and unsafe."
Read MoreThe abortion industry claims to stand for the health of women. Abortion workers come forward to expose the truth.
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: “You can't oppose abortion because it is the law of the land.”
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: “Men should not have any say in determining the rights of women (aka: abortion).”
Read MoreThe art of misdirection puts the focus on the woman making the choice, rather than the child she is choosing to terminate.
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: "Planned Parenthood (and other supporters of abortion) want abortion to be safe, legal, and rare."
Read MoreHB231 Fetus Transport Restrictions did not pass during the 2021 Legislative Session, but it will be worked on during the interim to get it ready for next year.
Read MoreMany criticize pro-lifers for caring more about restricting abortion access than reducing unwanted pregnancies, but let's follow the data to explain the logic.
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: "Abortion provides valuable stem cells for research."
Read MorePro-Life Utah is 100% volunteer-powered, and it’s growing! Find out about the several positions we're looking to fill and which one you might be perfect for.
Read MoreHB253 Abortion Amendments did not pass during the 2021 Legislative Session, but we hope for better results next session.
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: "The abortion pill is a quick and easy solution."
Read MoreEach year, pro-life advocates gather around the country to participate in the March for Life. Some may question if they are really making a difference, but this annual event accomplishes far more than might be obvious to the untrained eye.
Read MoreMammograms? Cancer Care? Many people have misconceptions about what Planned Parenthood actually does. Let’s debunk some common myths.
Read MoreDisney Pixar’s, “Soul” has an unavoidably pro-life message that reveals that life is valuable and desirable despite hardship and suffering.
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: “Abortion is okay when the baby is not yet viable.”
Read MoreThe abortion pill has gone up in popularity, while regulation has gone down. And while COVID has surged, so has another epidemic: mail-order abortions. What are the dangers of this trend for women?
Read MorePro-Life Utah does more than just social media; find out how many babies we’ve saved this year, how we’re helping women, and how we’re making Utah pro-life on both individual and a legislative levels.
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: "Abortion is the same as miscarriage."
Read MoreA Christmas message of gratitude, love, and joy from Pro-Life Utah's president to our wonderful supporters, old and new.
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: "Abortion is okay if the baby will have birth defects or Down Syndrome."
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: “It’s just a clump of cells.”
Read MoreAre your pro-life talking points compelling? Learn about 3 bad arguments that you need to avoid.
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: "Abortion is healthcare."
Read MoreMany pro-choicers mock the claim that abortion increases a woman’s risk of suicide. Let’s follow the science.
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: "We must make exceptions to abortion restrictions because of cases of danger to the life of the mother."
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: “We need abortion to be legal because of cases of rape and incest.”
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: "I'm personally against abortion, but I support a woman's right to choose."
Read MoreExpectant mothers in Utah might assume that no doctor here would suggest abortion based on an uncertain prenatal diagnosis. Sadly, they would be wrong.
Read MorePro-choice advocates dress up in costumes from the Handmaid's Tale, implying that, without abortion, this is the grim reality women would face. Of course, this notion is patently absurd.
Read MoreBefore arguing for or against the legality of abortion, let's make sure we first define the word "abortion" in all its contexts.
Read MoreIs an unborn baby a person? Pro-choicers would say no, and one of their main psychological justifications is the argument of viability: the unborn are not viable until appx. 21 weeks gestation. We disagree.
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: “Abortion is an empowering choice for the modern woman.”
Read MoreThis year's election has seen an increase in pro-lifers campaigning for unapologetically pro-choice candidates. Today, we fact check 3 false claims from Dr. Dressman's explanation for why she is doing the same.
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: "Abortion is a reproductive right."
Read MoreAs election day draws near, there is a lot of talk about abortion, but you may be wondering: What have the candidates actually done on abortion? We break down Biden's, Harris', Trump's, and Pence's track record on abortion.
Read MoreSome claim that, since God allows people to choose, "God is pro-choice." We get to the bottom of it by answering the age-old question: What decisions do we leave up to the individual and God? And when does the state intervene?
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: "My body, my choice."
Read MoreMany pro-life organizations claim a positive correlation between abortion and breast cancer, and pro-choice advocates often accuse them of spreading false or misleading information about abortion and women's health. Let's follow the science to find the truth.
Read MoreThe co-founder of BYU’s American Heritage explains why he will be voting for Joe Biden despite being personally pro-life. Here at Pro-Life Utah, we are concerned with the popularity of the video across the state and wish to offer a counterargument.
Read MoreThis week, we break down the common abortion misconception: "Abortion is a private decision between a woman and her physician."
Read MoreThe debate over abortion has become not only a debate over the lives of the unborn, but the lives of those who have already been born as well, and we all have a duty to protect them as we would the life of any other child.
Read MoreA recent viral post on Facebook conflates Abortion and C-Sections, claiming that Cesarean Delivery is the same as an abortion, and that the survival of the child is merely the failure of the procedure.
Read MoreUtah's bill, and others like it, should be one of the areas that people on all sides of the abortion issue can agree on. If we can find a way to work together here, perhaps we can find a way to do so elsewhere as well.
Read MoreIn his book, Aborting America, Former abortionist turned pro-life advocate Dr. Bernard Nathanson once said, “Fewer women would have abortions if wombs had windows.” It’s not hard to imagine why, after seeing their child, many women would be less inclined to terminate. Being able to observe the humanity of the unborn firsthand is incredibly powerful, and there is very little that is more effective at illustrating the importance and reality of the child’s life.
Read MoreRep. Ray Ward proposed this amendment to continue to allow medical facilities and abortion clinics to dispose of fetal remains as medical waste. This defeats the purpose of the bill which was to require healthcare facilities to handle the fetal remains with respect and dignity rather than tossing them in with other medical waste. This amendment was the split into two parts - Part 2 refers specifically to miscarried fetal remains.
Read MoreRep. Andrew Stoddard (D) proposed this amendment that would change the penalty for the crime of performing an abortion from a second degree felony to an infraction. This shows a lack of respect for human life by reducing the penalty to a slap on the wrist.
Read MoreRep. Patrice Arent proposed this amendment that would remove the requirement to report a rape in order to receive an abortion under the “rape exception” in Utah law. Where exceptions to a prohibition on abortion exist, they must be strictly regulated. This amendment would have created a loophole that would certainly be abused.
Read MoreRep. Lee Perry (R) motioned to circle HB 364 (The Ultrasound Bill). A motion to circle freezes a bill on the legislative reading calendar and the lawmakers move onto the next bill in the queue. The bill can only be voted on if there is a “motion to uncircle” the bill later. The circling of this bill had the effect of killing the bill.
Read MoreThis bill would have removed provisions requiring a physician to verify a report has been made to law enforcement before the physician performs an abortion on an adult woman who is pregnant as a result of rape or incest. Where exceptions abortion restrictions exist, they must be strictly regulated. This amendment would have created a loophole that would certainly be abused in order to obtain late term abortions in our state.
Read MoreRep. Ray Ward proposed this amendment to continue to allow medical facilities and abortion clinics to dispose of fetal remains as medical waste. This defeats the purpose of the bill which was to require healthcare facilities to handle the fetal remains with respect and dignity rather than tossing them in with other medical waste. This amendment was the split into two parts - Part 1 refers specifically to aborted fetal remains.
Read MoreHB377 Health Care Funding Amendments ensures Title X (family planning) funds are used in accordance with Utah pro-life and pro-family values.
Read MoreDr. Marcela Smid told the Utah Legislature how she aborted a 19 week baby. Here's her bizarre justification.
Read MoreUp-to-date links to email your legislators for each of the pro-life bills.
Read MoreSB174 Abortion Prohibition Amendments (Life Begins at Conception Act) sets up Utah abortion law in the event that Roe v. Wade falls.
Read MoreHB364 Abortion Revisions is our ultrasound bill that provides true informed consent to women and has the potential to save babies lives.
Read MoreAs the Vice President of Pro-Life Utah, I feel duty bound to respond to this piece written by Utah abortionist David Turok. Let me share with you some of what I know about the practices of Utah abortion providers:
Read More500+ Utah Healthcare Workers Signed An Open Letter Opposing 2020 Pro-Life Bills. Here are their names.
Read MoreSB67 Disposition of Fetal Remains ensures that fetal remains (in cases of miscarriage & abortion) are no longer discarded as medical waste & are instead treated with dignity & respect.
Read MoreIntermountain Healthcare supports Utah Planned Parenthood through donations, referrals, allowing them to use their facilities, and opposing pro-life bills.
Read MorePlanned Parenthood of Utah's Vice President of Public Policy Heather Stringfellow wrote a blog post that dismissed a post-abortive woman's experience as well as slammed our sidewalk advocacy program. Here we set the record straight about four specific falsehoods she promulgates in her piece (ironically titled ‘The Truth About Abortion’):
Read MorePP Utah's Marketing Manager claimed in a podcast that late-term abortions are a "complete fabrication." Here we break down her claim by looking at Utah abortion statistics.
Read MorePlanned Parenthood of Utah said that Abortion Free Utah should join their efforts. We will never join forces with an organization that benefits financially from abortion, that is required to perform abortion in order to operate, that undermines parents at every turn, and that has a radically different view of what constitutes healthy sexuality education than we do.
Read MoreFind answers to the most common pro-choice arguments.
Read MoreIn April, 30 Utah maternal fetal medicine specialists (high-risk OBGYNs) signed an op-ed opposing a ban on elective abortion after 18 weeks. Read here to unpack their fallacious arguments as well as to find out what YOU can do if you know or have been a patient of any of these doctors.
Read MoreKarrie Galloway told KSL, “I’m a health care provider, and we make sure we’re following the letter and the spirit of the law in providing healthcare to the people of Utah.” In one single sentence, she makes 4 deceptive statements.
Read MoreLike most people familiar with the pro-life crusade, I have watched with perpetually rolling eyes as I’ve read the recent debate about late-term abortion. I have watched with frustration as physicians have tap-danced their way to justifying it, and I have squirmed as truly tragic examples have been used to defend overreaching and barbaric laws allowing the procedure. I know the truth, I’m tired of debating, and I want a break.
Read MoreAn honest answer to any of these 3 questions should dispel anyone from pro-choice thinking.
Read MoreUtah State Senator Derek Kitchen tweeted that reducing abortion is 'a goal that we all share," but the restaurant he owns catered Planned Parenthood of Utah's Roe vs. Wade Celebration.
Read MoreWhy did Utah Planned Parenthood begin performing abortions in 2010? Their executives give predictable talking points, but further research reveals the truth: abortion is corporate-mandated and is big business.
Read MorePlanned Parenthood of Utah has spoken out against the informed consent module a woman must take before an abortion, but one of their own executives was on the committee that created it.
Read MoreLogan, Utah is known by many to be a tight-knit conservative community in the state. However, one of Planned Parenthood Association of Utah’s (PPAU) largest fundraisers, “The Chocolate Festival,” has been taking place in Cache Valley for 32 years. Held each February around Valentine’s Day, this event regularly brings in tens of thousands of dollars each year to go toward the state’s largest abortion provider.
Read MoreUPDATE 3/26/19: HB136 has been signed by Governor Herbert. It's official! Thank you again to everyone who helped get this bill passed & signed into law!
Read MoreUPDATE 3/22/19: HB166 has been signed by Governor Herbert. It's official! Thank you again to everyone who helped get this bill passed & signed into law!
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that the new and improved informed consent class for Utah women considering an abortion is now live! We believe that with more accurate information, more women will be empowered to choose life.
Read MorePlanned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU) presents itself as a trusted and professional organization that provides quality healthcare and education to the community. A closer look, however, shows that they fail to live up to many of the standards they claim to set themselves. Here's how:
Read MoreA recent editorial in the Salt Lake Tribune claimed that a person cannot be "pro-life" unless he/she is actively working to relieve the plight of children in warn-torn countries, gun violence, the death penalty, and other social problems. Those are valid issues to discuss, but they're a red herring, as pro-choicers continually deflect away from the subject of abortion and whether or not life in the womb has value.
Read MoreA few years ago, Crystal Young-Otterstrom wrote an article explaining why she as a Mormon stands with Planned Parenthood and supports abortion being legal. Here is Part 2 of a 10-point rebuttal to her arguments.
Read MoreA few years ago, Crystal Young-Otterstrom wrote an article explaining why she as a Mormon stands with Planned Parenthood and supports abortion being legal. Here is a 10-point rebuttal to her arguments.
Read MorePlanned Parenthood of Utah touts itself as a trusted healthcare provider, but their annual reports show that their services are falling in numbers. One service, however, has dramatically increased: abortion.
Read MoreFor years, Karrie Galloway, the CEO of Planned Parenthood Association of Utah, has said that her organization provides “comprehensive reproductive health care.” Further investigation of this claim reveals that it is clearly false. Here’s how:
Read MoreAnnabel Scheinberg, the Education Director of Planned Parenthood of Utah, is married to Dr. David Turok, the abortion provider of PPAU. Here's why that matters.
Read MoreUPDATE 3/6/18: SUCCESS! SB118 PASSED its final vote today!! Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen! Thank you to Senator Todd Weiler and Representative Kevin Stratton for sponsoring the bill. Thank you to the Senators/Representatives who voted to pass it. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This bill takes the responsibility of the state portion of mandated abortion informed consent information from the abortion provider, and places it in the hands of the state of Utah. This will be accomplished through an online, interactive class that a woman will take at the clinic. This ensures that all women receive complete and accurate information before making an abortion decision. It also creates an environment where abortion providers are no longer asked to state information they may not personally align with.
Read MoreUPDATE (3/9/18): We are heartbroken to announce that HB205, the Down Syndrome Nondiscrimination Abortion Act, did not pass this legislative session. This is a huge loss for our state and our society! The Utah Senate chose to let people die when they chose to hold HB205 hostage and not let it come to a vote on the Senate floor. So many people sacrificed their time, talents and efforts to get HB205 this far. We thank them for their words, prayers, emails, phone calls, texts and all other efforts behind the scenes and in the forefront! Your love, passion, and determination were not in vain! Much good has come and will come from what you've done. You fought for those how cannot protect themselves. You are true heroes! We have great hopes that while HB205 did not pass this year, this is not the end of Down Syndrome anti-discrimination legislation in Utah! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A Down Syndrome diagnosis shouldn’t be a death sentence. Selective abortion, for any reason, is the very definition of eugenics. History warns us that this is a very dangerous road to take. Recent news out of Iceland and Denmark regarding the eradication of Down Syndrome, or rather the eradication of people with Down Syndrome via abortion should give all of us nightmares. Early prenatal testing via a maternal blood draw has opened up the way to let us prepare for these babies, or eradicate an entire subset of our population. Presently, Down Syndrome is the main target of this “compassionate eugenics” movement, but it If we do not stand up against this thinking, it will be just the beginning. After Down Syndrome, what group will come next? Utah needs to draw a defining line in the sand and declare loudly to the world, “We will not go there!”
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